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1 | 99% | 9 | Exact Match! | |
2 | 30% | 3 | Message communicated as "short-short-short, long-long-long, short-short-short" | |
3 | 28% | 6 | Shut out male duo to keep this shut up | |
Short Action That May Be Open And Shut Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "BRIEFCASE" which means:
- noun
- • A case with a handle; for carrying papers or files or books
An example sentence would be:
- • "He carried his important documents in a black leather briefcase."
- • "The businessman placed his briefcase on the table."
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The Guardian Cryptic01 Apr 2005 | Down 7 | |
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